John Newman -- Cylinder Bridge Piers

Contents

Half-Title Page

Title Page

Preface

Contents

Chapter I. General Design

Chapter II. To Determine the Required Diameter of a Cylinder Bridge Pier

Chapter III. Load on the Base

Chapter IV. Surface Friction

Chapter V. Sinking Cylinders: General Notes

Chapter VI. Sinking Cylinders: Staging; Floating Out

Chapter VII. Removing Obstructions in Sinking and "Righting" Cylinders

Chapter VIII. Kentledge

Chapter IX. Hearting

Chapter X. The Compressed-Air Method of Sinking Cylinders

Chapter XI. Limiting Depth; Air Supply and Leakage

Chapter XII. Effects of Compressed Air on Men

Chapter XIII. Air Locks

Chapter XIV. Working-Chamber and Method of Lighting It

Chapter XV. Excavating and Dredging Apparatus for Removing the Earth From the Interior of a Cylinder or Well

Chapter XVI. Notes on Some Dredging Apparatus Used in Sinking Bridge Cylinders and Wells

Chapter XVII. Sand-Pumps, Suction, Compressed-Air and Water-Jet Dredgers

Chapter XVIII. The Well System of Foundations for Bridge Piers, Abutments, Quays, and Dock Walls, etc.

Index